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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.45, 3,827.22 and 702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.45, 3,827.22 and 702.55 is: 1,053.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.45 : 3,827.22 = 702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.45/3,827.22 = 702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.45x = 3,827.22 × 702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.45x = 2,688,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,813.41/2,551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.84

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